IEC encourages cross-cultural, non-partisan, and pluralistic
dialogue and action through its five major campus initiatives. We give Jewish
and non-Jewish students the opportunity to deepen their relationship with the
State of Israel and develop leadership skills that will serve them on campus
and throughout the rest of their lives.

In-Person Support during BDS
and anti-Israel campaigns

IEC has a national reputation as a leader in
combating delegitmization, anti-Semitism, and anti-Israel activity on campus.
When these events occur, IEC professionals put the students’ interests first
while providing in-person support, preparation, and assistance with messaging,
coalition building and other strategic aspects.

Jewish Agency Israel Fellows

Through a
partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, IEC brings Israelis to four
Illinois campuses to put a personal face on Israel. Israel Fellows are a
resource for hundreds of Jewish and non-Jewish students each year and work to
promote dialogue, dispel misconceptions, and create Israel-related programming. Learn more about the 2017-2018 Israel Fellows in Illinois.

Through Onward Israel,
students from Illinois or studying at a university in Illinois can spend eight
weeks living in Tel Aviv while completing an international summer internship
and gaining work experience relevant to their major. Learn more.

Israel
Studies

Since its inception in 2005, JUF's Israel Studies Project has
brought respected academics from Israel to Illinois. Their expertise spans
various disciplines, including literature, film, medicine, environmental
science, politics, and international relations.

"The IEC’s support has allowed me to present what I love most about Israel to my entire campus community."